SCIENTIFIC NAME: Acer rubrum 'Magnificent Magenta'

COMMON NAME: Burgundy Belle® Maple

GARDEN SIZE: 45 feet tall x 40 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

WATER & SOIL: Medium to wet, prefers moist, slightly acidic soils; tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay

HABIT (FORM): Oval to rounded

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; dark green in summer, turning bright red and deepening to burgundy in fall

FLOWERS: Red, spring blooming

PLANT ORIGIN: eastern and central North America

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring, but not generally necessary.

PRUNING: No pruning is necessary. If shaping is desired, may be trimmed during dormancy.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally non-toxic for dogs and cats, but exercise caution with horses because the leaves of Acer rubrum are toxic to them.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Acer rubrum has a flattened root system that may buckle sidewalks or driveways if planted too close. Also take care not to plant near foundation for this same reason.